From my people : 400 years of African American folklore
A celebration of African American life and culture brings together four hundred years of folklore, traditional tales, recipes, proverbs, legends, folk songs, and folk art
Legends
xliii, 736 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
9780393047981, 9780393324976, 0393047989, 0393324974
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Folktales
Folk music : Spirituals and other freedom songs ; Blues ; Ballads and other folk songs ; Zydeco and ballads from Louisiana Creoles of color ; Rap
The style of soul
Folk arts and crafts : Carvings and sculptures ; Pottery ; Dolls and other toys ; Musical instruments ; Graffiti
Sermons and other speeches
Family folklore and personal memorates
Soul food
Proverbs and other memorable sayings
Folk rhymes, work songs, and shouts
Riddles and other verbal tests and contests
Superstitions and other folk beliefs
The rumor mill
Techlore